NACOC to begin licensing for medicinal and industrial cannabis cultivation
The Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) will soon begin implementing Ghana’s licensing regime for medicinal and industrial cannabis cultivation, following Parliament’s […]
Economy
Egypt’s Sisi appoints a new defence minister in a minor cabinet reshuffle.
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi on Wednesday administered the oath of office to several new ministers in a limited cabinet
Libya awards exploration licenses to foreign oil companies.
The move is part of efforts to attract major international energy firms back to the country and increase daily oil
Copper exports from Congo climb 10%, with Chinese firms spearheading the increase.
Copper exports from the Democratic Republic of Congo rose by almost 10% in 2025, strengthening its standing as the world’s
Senegal unveils a $100 million onshore oil and gas initiative following the cancellation of licenses from inactive operators.
Senegal’s state-owned oil company, Petrosen, plans to roll out a $100 million onshore oil and gas exploration program this year,
Zambia seeks new agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
Zambia is preparing to begin discussions on a new economic programme with the IMF, but authorities say the agreement will
New VAT regime will not increase consumer prices — GRA
The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has pushed back against concerns that the new Value Added Tax (VAT) regime will lead
Richard Gyamfi claims COCOBOD intends to lower the cocoa price.
Richard Gyamfi, a member of the New Patriotic Party’s National Communications Team, has accused the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) of
The 2026 Mining Indaba has kicked off in Cape Town with the theme “Stronger Together.”
Cape Town is hosting the 2026 Mining Indaba, which convened on Tuesday under the theme “Stronger Together.” The annual conference
Burkina Faso’s parliament endorses a ban on political parties.
Burkina Faso’s interim legislature has approved a law banning all political parties, a move seen by analysts as strengthening the military government’s hold on power. The decision abolishes existing laws regulating parties and opposition activity, despite international calls to protect civic freedoms.